1. the joint between the thigh and lower leg
2. the part of a garment that covers the knee
3. something resembling a knee in shape or position

1. to strike or touch with the knee

Examples

• She scraped her knee when she fell off her bike.
• He got down on one knee to propose.
• The pants have holes in both knees.
• The soccer player kneed the ball toward the goal.
• She sat with the child on her knee.
• The pipe has a sharp knee where it turns.
• His knees were shaking from nervousness.